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Common Core RL.9-10.3 thematic unit plans under $5
Hero's Journey Stages & Examples; Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes, Odyssey, Nemo
What makes a hero? What is a heroic act? Study heroic acts and the stages of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey and analyze how the Hero's Journey is represented in Marvel's Thor, Langston Hughes' Thank You, M'am, Odyssey, Finding Nemo, Star Wars, The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and The Lion King.Part 1 - Frontloading Heroa) Define herob) Define heroic acts - Worksheet: Study examples of heroic acts and rank them c) Our heroes - Introduce your hero to the classPart 2 - Introduction to the Hero's Jo
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7th - 12th
Spunk by Zora Neale Hurston | Harlem Renaissance Short Story Unit Plan
Looking for an innovative short story unit that will get your students sharpening their close reading skills, discussing big ideas, and exploring literary elements on a deeper level? This unit on “Spunk” by Zora Neale Hurston will challenge your students to dig deep, get creative, and fully appreciate Hurston’s wonderful writing.Telling the tale of a deadly love triangle, this short, accessible story is a great choice for discussing themes of masculinity and femininity, gossip and norms, murder
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9th - 12th
Siddhartha (by Hermann Hesse) Study Guide: Complete (All Chapters)
Siddhartha: All Chapters
A study guide for all three parts of Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse with the following:
- Background information (definitions of culture-specific words)
- Vocabulary list of important vocabulary found in Chapter One (see vocabulary in context for list, definitions, practice, and quiz)
- Questions
- Important quotations
- Small projects at the end of each part (jigsaw reading, imagery, etc.)
Created by Kyle Czarcinski for use in middle and high school English classes
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8th - 12th
"To Build a Fire" by Jack London: Story or Movie?
This unit comes with lesson plans (8-9 days at 50/min a day) and student materials. Students will read the short story "To Build a Fire" by Jack London and watch the movie version. They will utilize the following cognitive skills:Theme/central ideaComparing/contrastingMaking connections and inferencesArgumentative claimSelection of evidenceNorms/active listeningActivities/assignments included:Book vs. Movie brainstormWords to Songs to Videos activityReading journalsStory vs. Film Compare/Contras
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7th - 12th
All the Light We Cannot See-- Concept Based Unit Overview
This unit overview is a self titled concept based unit on the novel All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. The focus of this unit is based on connections and humanity. The overview breaks down sub-concepts and sub-topics that are reviewed for the unit as well as a list of possible learning experiences. I have also created a choice map activity that facilitates critical thinking and problem based learning. There are also journal questions and links to possible articles that facilitate
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Twelfth Night Unit
Introduce students to the wonderful world or Shakespeare in this easy to use, engaging unit for the comedy Twelfth Night.Save preparation time and assist your students in reading closely and actively with this unit, which includes highly engaging activities, critical thinking, character analysis, scaffolded activities.Included in the resource:Shakespeare's Relevancy in the Modern AgeShakespearean LanguageShe's the Man Movie ComparisonPlot Structure Mini LessonInteractive Activities with Each Sce
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8th - 12th
Of Mice and Men · Closing Activity · Book vs. Movie Ending · Theme: Loneliness
This activity allows students to think about the themes of loneliness and companionship at the very end of the novel and movie (1992 adaptation with Gary Sinise). Essential Questions: How do the book and movie suggest the outcome for George? How does the movie ending change the mood of the story? Students will be able to: Compare and contrast the book and movie ending of Of Mice and Men Think about the major themes of the novel: loneliness and companionship Consider the possible outcomes for Geo
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7th - 12th
Hero and Superhero Unit plan **EDITABLE**
This CCSS-aligned unit plan is a flexible unit that studies the Hero's Journey and Archetypes, and culminates in two essays. Heroes are studied in film, short story, and novel. The unit then extends to the study and creation of Superheroes. This resource contains links to material that I did not feel comfortable claiming, and I tried to provide alternate ideas in cases where materials were an issue. This was a fun end-of-year and summer school unit, although it can certainly be taught at any tim
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9th - 10th
Oedipus Rex: PowerPoint on Greek theater, tragic hero, Oedipus, more!
This PowerPoint can be used for any Greek tragedy or tragic hero with minor tweaks. The PowerPoint includes:Tragic Hero traitsGreek tragedy and theater terms, including the Oracle of DelphiThree types of irony with examplesThemes present in OedipusMotifs present in OedipusTaboo discussionPre-reading activity and videos for reading OedipusI had students constantly track the themes and motifs with each reading so when it came time to write their essays, they had all the text listed.For the study
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9th - 12th
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Murder Ballad Mini Unit
Unit Premise: "Originally, the murder ballad subgenre sprung from the ballad tradition, a narrative song form that often depicted an event (in the case of murder ballads, the killing is the event). What many listeners don’t realize is that traditional American murder ballads often depict the real and true murder of a woman."This is a great spooky season mini unit or just a fun anytime unit. I find that the kids get really hyped and interested in the topic because most, if not all of them, listen
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9th - 11th
Notice and Note: Literary Device Stations
This complete Station Kit is designed to create 12 analysis stations using file folders for the following 13 Literary Devices: Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole, Personification, Symbol Motif, and Allusion, in addition to Fiction Signposts from the text, "Notice and Note: Strategies for Close Reading," by Kylene Beers and Robert E. Probst. These include analysis for Aha Moments, Again and Again, Contrast and Contradictions, Memory Moments, Tough Questions, and Words of the Wiser. The last page of the
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6th - 9th
"Skin" 2008 Film Questions + Answers!!
This is a great film on South African apartheid during the 1950s and explores the topics of racism and prejudice as the main character Sandra experiences racism for being a light-skinned black girl. This is also a great movie to show to students after reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah or any novel that explores the theme of racism, prejudice, and cultural conflict.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Death of A Salesman Thematic Unit
This comprehensive slideshow not only has notes and videos embedded but tasks and assignments for students to complete along the way. This slideshow is meant to guide a class study of the play Death of a Salesman. It provides not only notes about the play but a variety of supplemental activities to stimulate thinking about themes and character.
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9th - 12th
The World Below the Brine by Whitman Close Reading Poem Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "The World Below the Brine" by Walt Whitman. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with using short stories or novellas or excerpts from "The Heart of Darkness, or "The Pearl", and the novel, "A Night to Remember". Other texts could include the novel or excerpt of "The
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7th - 12th
Antony and Cleopatra Act 2, Scene 2 Excerpt Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Poetry Reading Analysis of an excerpt from Act 2, Scene 2, Lines 201-228 of "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare. This poem is great for high school audience as to the level and vocabulary being high, but explained within the questioning.Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.Other Shakespeare Close Reading Poet
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9th - 11th
Heart of Darkness Excerpt Beg. of Part 3 Close Reading Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt from the beginning of part 3 of the novel la"Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad. Whether an assessment/analysis for part 3 or a stand alone analysis (You do not have to have read the book) for students, this activity allows the student to analyze the text closely for tone, figurative language, word choice, author's purpose, character traits, summarization, citing text evidence, inference, and drawing conclusions. Check out the other excerpt from the same novel
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Romeo and Juliet Unit
Includes questions and quotations and vocabulary for each Act. Also included 2 quizzes, a study-guide, and a final test. All you need to get started! Aligns with common core 9-10 strand.
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8th - 10th
Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis Unit Calendar
This is a unit Calendar of my Romeo and Juliet Character Analysis Unit. This bundles with the Romeo and Juliet lessons, PBL Prequel Project, the Character Web assignment, assessments and more. I add essential questions and enduring understandings to all of my unit plans, as well as CCSS. This calendar was created with a block schedule in mind (and the first two weeks are in green/gray because we had SBAC testing). So the pace that you set for your students can be manipulated within this calendar
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9th
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Beg. of Ch. 20 Close Reading Analysis
This activity examines an excerpt from the beginning of Chapter 20 of the novel "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. Whether an assessment/analysis for chapter 20 or a stand alone analysis (You do not have to have read the book) for students, this activity allows the student to analyze the text closely for tone, theme, figurative language, word choice, author's purpose, citing text evidence, inference, and drawing conclusions.Check out the other excerpt from the same novel of the scene of Eliza
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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St. Lucy's Home Slides L 1-5 EngageNY Grade 9 Module 1
Get the year started with these easy to implement interactive Google Slides for students. 5 lessons30 slidestext boxes for easy typingLessons include:Objectivevocabulary Standards-aligned, scaffolded questioningexit tickets/ Quick writeschecklistrubricgraphic organizersLiterary device terms annotation guideSee Romeo and Juliet Unit aligned with EngageNY curriculum here!Follow Me for Updates on New Products, Freebies and Discounts:Look for the green star next to my profile picture and click it to
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8th - 10th
Analyzing Literary Characteristics ppt
Product is part of a GROWING BUNDLE!This 15 slide Powerpoint is designed to help students walk through an analysis of the literary elements in the novel, Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson. It can be adapted to align with any piece of literature requiring a walk-through analysis of the following elements: Direct and Indirect Characterization using the STEAL strategy, Symbol and Motif, Allusion, Figurative language, and Tone. Each slide contains definitions, examples, station activities, and video l
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6th - 9th
The Sound Machine -Short Story and Rhetoric through Ecopedagogy
This started as a simple read a story answer a few questions project and snowballed into a much bigger Ecopedagogy project. It’s up to us as teachers to immerse our students in the bigger picture in a way that elicits not just understanding but compassion and caring. In this case, I am speaking to our current environmental situation. According to my own research, I have found we are in the biggest extinction crisis since the age of dinosaurs. Forests are being burnt and destroyed for capitalisti
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Earth Day Bundle - Persuasion, Rhetoric and Authorial Message
Macbeth Act 5 Scene 5 Lines 19-28 by Shakespeare Close Reading Poetry Analysis
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5, Lines 19-28" by William Shakespeare. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories/excerpts and poems such as "Ozymandias" by Shelley" and other excerpts of Macbeth to show leading up to the ending conclusions. Another pairin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Hag by Robert Herrick Close Reading
Close Reading Poetry Analysis of "The Hag" by Robert Herrick. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with a using short stories/excerpts and poems such as and other excerpts of Macbeth with spooky beginnings or endings. Another pairing might include "Ghost House" by Frost or a focus on epidemic and pand
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9th - 12th
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